Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Běng Kangxi stroke count: 14 Page 1040, Entry 06 Pronounced běng. As defined in the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): The appearance of lush, overgrown grass. As defined in the Broad Refinements (Boya): Běngběng means lush and abundant. As cited in the Book of Odes (Shijing), Great Odes (Daya): Lush and luxuriant. Commentary: Describes the appearance of a flourishing paulownia tree. Also, as defined in the Jade Chapters (Yupian): Refers to an abundance of fruit. Also, as defined in the Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui): Pronounced péng. The meaning is the same. Also, as defined in the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Identical to the previous entry.